Cover image courtesy of Bronwen Healy
A strong catalogue of 339 yearlings has been finalised for the Inglis Gold Yearling Sale.
To be held at Oaklands on May 16 and 17, the Sale that produced this year’s G1 Australian Guineas winner Lunar Fox (Foxwedge) and will provide buyers another opportunity to secure potential top-class racehorse at significant value.
Lunar Fox, the winner on this year's G1 Australian Guineas
Of the 339 yearlings catalogued, 184 are Super VOBIS nominated, opening up so many added financial windfalls for owners.
Proven stallions including Written Tycoon, Street Boss (USA), Deep Field, Dundeel (NZ), Sebring, So You Think (NZ), Shamus Award, Lonhro, Toronado (Ire), Nicconi, All Too Hard, Star Witness, Starcraft (NZ), Magnus, Rubick and Smart Missile are represented, as are young sires including Capitalist, Extreme Choice, Flying Artie, American Pharoah (USA), Frosted (USA) and Astern.
There are also yearlings by first-season sires including Russian Revolution, Merchant Navy, Pariah, Impending, Highland Reel (Ire), Caravaggio (USA), Thronum, Tosen Stardom (Jpn) and Gold Standard.
“This Sale represents another fantastic opportunity for buyers and investors to source value,” Inglis’ Victorian Bloodstock Manager James Price said.
“This Sale represents another fantastic opportunity for buyers and investors to source value.” – James Price
“Graduates include the likes of Lunar Fox, Malaguerra, I’ll Have A Bit, Mahamedeis, Gold Fields etc., all of whom could have been bought at affordable prices and this year’s catalogue is as strong as the company has ever offered.
“There is great demand for well-credentialled stock in Australia at the moment and for good reason – prizemoney levels are so strong and the racing industry has never been healthier.
“It’s great fun being involved in racehorse ownership, be it at a high level or having just a small percentage in a cheaper horse and I’ve got no doubt there will be countless success stories emerge from this Gold Sale catalogue in years to come.’’
For those who cannot attend Oaklands for the Sale, Inglis’ online bidding system will again be available, while the Inglis Bloodstock Team will also be available to assist.
